Video of the Day: Laid-off reporter says goodbye in a creative way

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Posted Sep. 4, 2014 at 3:00 PM

Posted Sep. 4, 2014 at 3:00 PM

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After nine years on the job, a CNN reporter was laid off. She decided to say her farewell in a way that was gently funny while still making a point about the dangers of cutting news staff size. Plus she’s well-stocked in office supplies now.

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NFL 2014 season kickoff: Green Bay Packers at Seattle Seahawks (8 p.m. EDT, NBC) - The National Football League season begins with a pair of popular teams meeting in the league’s loudest stadium. Fantasy footballers, all your preparation gets tested started tonight.

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